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Obsidian and Creedite 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
2.35-2.602.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Obsidian and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Obsidian and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.