Ivory and Obsidian Physical Properties

Ivory

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

1.70-2.002.35-2.60

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

2-35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ivory and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Ivory and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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