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Sardonyx and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sardonyx and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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