Sardonyx and Humite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Humite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.20-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sardonyx and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sardonyx and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.