Onyx and Opal Physical Properties

Onyx

Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.701.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Onyx and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Onyx and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.