Sard

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.5 – 7.0
Specific Gravity 2.58 – 2.63
Refractive Index 1.535 – 1.539
Crystal System Trigonal
Luster Waxy,Resinous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.008
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

Mohs Hardness: 6.5 – 7.0
1 Soft10 Hard

Crystal System

a a a Trigonal (Rhombohedral) a = b = c, α = β = γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

Treatments

The color may be lightened by heat-treatment - Blue Chart Gem Identification, Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, 2010, p 7 6.5 to 7Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) 2.58 to 2.63Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) NoneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) 1.535 to 1.539Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) Uniaxial/+Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) 0.008 to 0.010Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) AbsentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) NoneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) BrownUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references Translucent,OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Waxy,ResinousArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) TrigonalUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Fibrous to grained aggregateUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Sard information at mindat.org

About Sard

사드는 갈색-붉은색에서 붉은 주황색을 띠는 옥수(미세결정질 석영) 품종으로, 철 산화물에 의한 색상이 특징입니다. 고대 그리스·로마·이집트에서 인장, 카메오, 부적으로 널리 사용되었으며, 색상이 짙을수록 품질이 높게 평가됩니다. 인도, 브라질, 우루과이가 주요 산지이며 현재도 조각 공예와 보석 세공에 사용됩니다.

Jewelry Use

Durability 6/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sard?
사드는 갈색-붉은색에서 붉은 주황색을 띠는 옥수(미세결정질 석영) 품종으로, 철 산화물에 의한 색상이 특징입니다. 고대 그리스·로마·이집트에서 인장, 카메오, 부적으로 널리 사용되었으며, 색상이 짙을수록 품질이 높게 평가됩니다. 인도, 브라질, 우루과이가 주요 산지이며 현재도 조각 공예와 보석 세공에 사용됩니다.
What is the hardness of Sard?
Sard has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Sard?
Sard is primarily Various.
How much does Sard cost?
Sard falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Sard?
Sard belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.

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