Onyx and Amazonite Physical Properties

Onyx

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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

2.55-2.702.55-2.57

1 7.18

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

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

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

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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.