Agate and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
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Agate and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate and Sheen Obsidian 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 Agate and Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
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Agate and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.