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Obsidian and Biotite Physical Properties

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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
2.35-2.602.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Obsidian and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Obsidian and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.