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Obsidian and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Obsidian and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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