Strontianite and Sard Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
2.58-2.63
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Good
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Strontianite and Sard Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite and Sard 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 Strontianite and Sard chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Strontianite and Sard Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.