Gaylussite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Gaylussite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

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