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Onyx and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Onyx and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Onyx and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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