Onyx and Zircon Physical Properties

Onyx

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

ZrSiO₄

Onyx and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Onyx and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.