Home
×

Onyx
Onyx

Celestine
Celestine



ADD
Compare
X
Onyx
X
Celestine

Onyx and Celestine Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Onyx and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Onyx and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.