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Obsidian and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Obsidian and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Obsidian and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.