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Onyx and Amazonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi3O8

Onyx and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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

Onyx and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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