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Sardonyx and Catapleiite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.702.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.