Sardonyx and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sardonyx and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.