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Obsidian and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.604.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Obsidian and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.