Magnetite and Onyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.2
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Magnetite and Onyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Onyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
Magnetite and Onyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.