Sard and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Sard

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sard and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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

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Sard and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.