Sardonyx and Powellite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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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

2.55-2.704.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sardonyx and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.