Sardonyx and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.70

2.65

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Sardonyx and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Sardonyx and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.