Sardonyx and Vanadinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
6.8-7.1
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-4
  
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
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.