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Onyx and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Onyx and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Onyx and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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