Larvikite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Larvikite

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

2.592.35-2.60

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

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Larvikite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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