Sardonyx and Strontianite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Strontianite

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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

2.55-2.703.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sardonyx and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sardonyx and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.