Fibrolite and Onyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Fibrolite and Onyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Onyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
Fibrolite and Onyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.