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Sarcopside and Onyx Physical Properties


Onyx and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
SiO2  

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Sarcopside and Onyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Onyx 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 Sarcopside and Onyx chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Onyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.

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