Sardonyx and Nickeline Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.70Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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