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Chondrodite and Obsidian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.35-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chondrodite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chondrodite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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