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Sardonyx and Sard Physical Properties


Sard and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.58-2.63   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sardonyx and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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