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Proustite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Proustite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Proustite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

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