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Serpentine and Onyx Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.44-2.62
Uneven
Indiscernible
2.5-5.5
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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2.55-2.70
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Indiscernible
6.5-7
SiO2

Serpentine and Onyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Onyx chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Onyx Specific Gravity

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