Onyx and Creedite Physical Properties

Onyx

Creedite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Onyx and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.