Sardonyx and Opal Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Sardonyx and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.