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Liddicoatite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Obsidian and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.35-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Liddicoatite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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

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