Sardonyx and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.98-2.99
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Gems
  
Cleavage
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(010) Distinct to good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sardonyx and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sardonyx and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.