Heliotrope and Sard Physical Properties

Heliotrope

Sard

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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

2.612.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Heliotrope and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope and Sard 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 Heliotrope and Sard chemical formula.

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

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Heliotrope and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliotrope and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliotrope and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliotrope is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.