Onyx and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Onyx

Jeremejevite

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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

2.55-2.703.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Onyx and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.