Sardonyx and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.31
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sardonyx and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sardonyx and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.