Sardonyx and Anatase Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sardonyx and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Anatase 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 Sardonyx and Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sardonyx and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.