Sardonyx and Siderite Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sardonyx and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.