Villiaumite and Sard Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.79
  
2.58-2.63
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Villiaumite and Sard Chemical Formula
While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Sard chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Villiaumite and Sard Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Villiaumite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Villiaumite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Villiaumite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.