Onyx and Magnetite Physical Properties

Onyx

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.705.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Onyx and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.