Sardonyx and Hyacinth Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sardonyx and Hyacinth Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sardonyx and Hyacinth Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.