Black gemstones
Black gemstones
Hardness. Specific Gravity.
Diamond 10 3.502-3.564
Garnet 6-1/2-7-1/2 3.400-4.500
Jet 3-1/2 1.348
Onyx (a variety
of Chalcedony) 6-1/2 2.598-2.610
Quartz 7 2.670
Tourmaline (not unlike
Black Resin in appearance) 7-1/4 3.024-3.300


