Sardonyx and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {010}

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 Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Sardonyx and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.