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Onyx and Falcons Eye 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
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Onyx and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Onyx and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.