Amazonite and Onyx Physical Properties

Amazonite

Onyx

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

SiO₂

Amazonite and Onyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Onyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂

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Amazonite and Onyx Specific Gravity

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