Onyx and Bronzite Physical Properties

Onyx

Bronzite

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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

2.55-2.703.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Onyx and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.