Elaeolite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Elaeolite

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

2.55-2.672.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Elaeolite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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