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Onyx and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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