Onyx and Carnelian Physical Properties

Onyx

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Onyx and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Onyx and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.