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Onyx and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Onyx and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Onyx and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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