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Onyx and Creedite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.70
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5
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.

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.