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Cryolite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties


Sheen Obsidian and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Cryolite and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.

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