Ordonezite
A variety of Minerals
What is Ordonezite?
Ordoñezite or ordóñezite is a rare tetragonal zinc antimonate mineral with chemical formula: ZnSb2O6.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Ordonezite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Ordonezite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Characteristics of Ordonezite
Optical properties include: semitransparent, very light to very dark colorless to pearl-gray, light yellowish olive to dark olive.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Very light to very dark brown, variable from colorless to pearl gray, olive buff to dark olive, light yellowish olive, bone brown (Ridgeway), transparent.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5
- Density
- 6.657 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- ZnSb2O6
- Elements
- O, Sb, Zn
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Ordonezite FAQs
How do I identify Ordonezite?
Ordonezite can be identified by its hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale, Very light to very dark brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Ordonezite?
Ordonezite typically appears in Very light to very dark brown, variable from colorless to pearl gray, olive buff to dark olive, light yellowish olive, bone brown (Ridgeway), transparent.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Ordonezite?
Ordonezite has a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
What is the characteristics of ordonezite of Ordonezite?
Optical properties include: semitransparent, very light to very dark colorless to pearl-gray, light yellowish olive to dark olive.
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