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Onyx and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Onyx and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Onyx and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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