Scorzalite and Sardonyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{110} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Scorzalite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite and Sardonyx 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 Scorzalite and Sardonyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scorzalite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.