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Obsidian and Epidote Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Obsidian and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Obsidian and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.