Obsidian and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
SiO2
  
Obsidian and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Obsidian and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.