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Obsidian

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Obsidian and Annabergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.35-2.603.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Obsidian and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Annabergite 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 Obsidian and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Obsidian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Obsidian and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.