Sardonyx and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sardonyx and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sardonyx and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.