Onyx and Forsterite Physical Properties

Onyx

Forsterite

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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

2.55-2.703.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Onyx and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Onyx and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.