That’s what I was told too. On the Mohs scale onyx is 6.5-7. Agate is 7.0 as well. Depends on the website and how precise you want to be.
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Super helpful! Thanks for this post as I consider which stone to get for my first 5 motif bracelet
Hardness on Mohs scale of 1-10 (resistance to scratches and abrasions)
(Any item can be scratched by another that has a higher hardness level.)
These may vary slightly depending on which site you look at.
diamond 10
sapphire and ruby 9
onyx, agate, carnelian, tiger's eye 7 (some charts will say 6.5-7)
chalcedony 6.5-7
lapis and turquoise 5-6
mother of pearl 2.5-4.5 (it is considered tough and strong, though)
malachite 3.5-4
(Any item can be scratched by another that has a higher hardness level.)
These may vary slightly depending on which site you look at.
diamond 10
sapphire and ruby 9
onyx, agate, carnelian, tiger's eye 7 (some charts will say 6.5-7)
chalcedony 6.5-7
lapis and turquoise 5-6
mother of pearl 2.5-4.5 (it is considered tough and strong, though)
malachite 3.5-4
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Grey MOP/Onyx BTF ring :
I have very thin fingers and had to special order mine. Ordered in November and came in after 3 months. So happy with the coloring of the Grey MOP
I have very thin fingers and had to special order mine. Ordered in November and came in after 3 months. So happy with the coloring of the Grey MOP
Another one off my list!
Waited a very long time for this. I am thrilled.
Waited a very long time for this. I am thrilled.
Thank you @gagabag
Enjoy!
@Phoenix123 thank you so much. They are babies compared to yours but your beautiful collection has inspired me.
@innerpeace85 Thank you so much!
Happy Valentine from me to me,Flowerlace ring is checked off my wish list