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Onyx and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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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
2.55-2.70
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Onyx and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Onyx and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.