Sardonyx and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Vanadinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.706.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

C20H36

Sardonyx and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Sardonyx and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.