Sardonyx and Magnetite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.705.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sardonyx and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.