Sardonyx and Cymophane Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sardonyx and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.