Chondrodite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Chondrodite and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Sheen 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 Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.