Sardonyx and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Thomsonite

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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

2.55-2.702.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sardonyx and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sardonyx and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.