Moroxite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Moroxite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

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