Onyx and Selenite Physical Properties

Onyx

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.70Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Onyx and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂

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Onyx and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.