Onyx and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-6.5
  
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.