Sardonyx and Periclase Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Periclase

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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

2.55-2.703.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sardonyx and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.