Charoite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Charoite

Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.78

2.35-2.60

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good in three directions

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Charoite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Charoite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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