Sard and Aventurine Physical Properties

Sard

Aventurine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.64-2.69

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Sard and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard and Aventurine 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 Sard and Aventurine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO₂

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Sard and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.