Obsidian and Cymophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Obsidian and Cymophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Obsidian and Cymophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.