Sardonyx and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sardonyx and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sardonyx and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.