Sardonyx and Hauyne Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Sardonyx and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Sardonyx and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.