Sardonyx and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.51-2.63
  
Fracture
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Fibrous
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Sardonyx and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Sardonyx and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.