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Obsidian and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.602.79-2.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Obsidian and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Obsidian and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.