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Onyx and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Onyx and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.