Ammolite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Ammolite

Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ammolite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and 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 Ammolite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.