Onyx and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.13-3.26
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Onyx and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Onyx and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Onyx and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.