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Violane and Onyx Physical Properties


Onyx and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
SiO2  

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Violane and Onyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Onyx chemical formula.

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Violane and Onyx Specific Gravity

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

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