Vanadinite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Sardonyx

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vanadinite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

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