Onyx and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties

Onyx

Crystal Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.70Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Onyx and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂

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Onyx and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

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