Euclase and Sardonyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
2.55-2.70
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Euclase and Sardonyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase and Sardonyx physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Euclase and Sardonyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Euclase and Sardonyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.