Vivianite and Onyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Vivianite and Onyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite 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 Vivianite and Onyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
Vivianite and Onyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.