Onyx and Sylvite Physical Properties

Onyx

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.701.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Onyx and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂

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Onyx and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.