Bronzite and Onyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Bronzite and Onyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Bronzite and Onyx 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 Bronzite and Onyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
Bronzite and Onyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.