Sardonyx and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.