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Staurolite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Staurolite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Staurolite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.