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Hibschite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Obsidian and Hibschite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08   
2.35-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Hibschite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Hibschite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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

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