Sylvite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Sylvite

Sardonyx

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

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