Sardonyx and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Sphalerite

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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

2.55-2.703.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sardonyx and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sardonyx and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.