Mohawkite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Mohawkite

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

Not Available2.35-2.60

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

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mohawkite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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