Titanite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Titanite

Sardonyx

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.602.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

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

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Titanite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

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