Sardonyx and Herderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.90-3.02
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Indistinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sardonyx and Herderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sardonyx and Herderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.