Gemstones with SG 2.60
16 gemstones have a specific gravity range that includes 2.60. Specific gravity measures density relative to water — a key diagnostic property for gem identification. Measured by hydrostatic weighing or heavy liquids.
| Gemstone | SG Range | RI Range | Crystal System | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agate | 2.58 – 2.64 | 1.530 – 1.543 | Trigonal | 6.5–7 |
| Bloodstone | 2.58 – 2.64 | 1.530 – 1.543 | Trigonal | 6.5–7 |
| Carnelian | 2.58 – 2.64 | 1.530 – 1.543 | Trigonal | 6.5–7 |
| Chalcedony | 2.58 – 2.64 | 1.530 – 1.543 | Trigonal | 6.5–7 |
| Charoite | 2.54 – 2.68 | 1.550 – 1.559 | Monoclinic | 5–6 |
| Chrysoprase | 2.58 – 2.64 | 1.530 – 1.543 | Trigonal | 6.5–7 |
| Onyx | 2.58 – 2.64 | 1.530 – 1.543 | Trigonal | 6.5–7 |
| Pietersite | 2.58 – 2.64 | 1.534 – 1.540 | Aggregate | 6.5–7 |
| Iolite | 2.57 – 2.66 | 1.535 – 1.547 | Orthorhombic | 7–7.5 |
| Scapolite | 2.50 – 2.74 | 1.540 – 1.572 | Tetragonal | 6–6.5 |
| Coral | 2.60 – 2.70 | 1.486 – 1.658 | Aggregate | 3–4 |
| Serpentine | 2.44 – 2.62 | 1.560 – 1.571 | Monoclinic | 3–4 |
| Variscite | 2.40 – 2.60 | 1.560 – 1.590 | Orthorhombic | 3.5–4.5 |
| Pearl | 2.60 – 2.85 | 1.520 – 1.690 | Aggregate | 2.5–4.5 |
| Obsidian | 2.30 – 2.60 | 1.480 – 1.510 | Amorphous | 5–5.5 |
| Turquoise | 2.60 – 2.90 | 1.610 – 1.650 | Triclinic | 5–6 |