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Onyx and Actinolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Actinolite 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 Onyx and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.