Gahnite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Gahnite and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Gahnite and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.