Sardonyx and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Jeremejevite

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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

2.55-2.703.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sardonyx and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.