Onyx and Hambergite Physical Properties

Onyx

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Onyx and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.