Clinohumite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Clinohumite

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

3.13-3.752.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinohumite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinohumite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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