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Sardonyx and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.12   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
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Sardonyx and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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