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Obsidian and Cryolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.602.97
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Obsidian and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Obsidian and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.