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Iddingsite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Sardonyx and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Iddingsite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

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

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