Onyx and Amethyst Physical Properties

Onyx

Amethyst

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in common solvents

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Onyx and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂

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Onyx and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.