Sardonyx and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Calcite Satin Spar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sardonyx and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.