Sardonyx and Willemite Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sardonyx and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.