Sard and Sugilite Physical Properties

Sard

Sugilite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.2 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.69-2.79

1 7.18

1.6 Fracture

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

1.7 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {0001}

1.9 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.12 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sard and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sard and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.