Sardonyx and Tinaksite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Tinaksite

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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

2.55-2.702.82

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.