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Sugilite and Onyx Physical Properties


Onyx and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Sugilite and Onyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Onyx chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Onyx Specific Gravity

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

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