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Onyx and Serendibite Physical Properties

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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
2.55-2.70
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Onyx and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Onyx and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.