Sardonyx and Chambersite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Chambersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sardonyx and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.