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Sardonyx
Sardonyx

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Sardonyx and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Sardonyx and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Sardonyx and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.