Hambergite and Onyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Hambergite and Onyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Onyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
Hambergite and Onyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.