Onyx and Copper Physical Properties

Onyx

Copper

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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

2.55-2.70Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Onyx and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Onyx and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.