Clinohedrite and Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
  
2.35-2.60
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Clinohedrite and Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinohedrite and Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.