Feldspar and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Feldspar

Sardonyx

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.752.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

two or three

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Feldspar and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Sardonyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Feldspar and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.