Sardonyx and Nosean Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Sardonyx and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.