Onyx and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Onyx

Chondrodite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Gems for Capricorn » More

Onyx Vs Quartz Smoky

Onyx Vs Hawks Eye

Onyx Vs Crystal Quartz

» More

More Compare Gems for Capricorn

Onyx and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.