Onyx and Lizardite Physical Properties

Onyx

Lizardite

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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

2.55-2.70

2.55

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

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1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Onyx and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Onyx and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.