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Onyx and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Onyx and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Adamite 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 Onyx and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Onyx and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.