Sardonyx and Alabaster Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Alabaster 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 Sardonyx and Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sardonyx and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.