Sardonyx and Hyalite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.70Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sardonyx and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sardonyx and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.