Sardonyx and Nephrite Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sardonyx and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.