Obsidian and Gedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
3.15-3.259
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Obsidian and Gedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Obsidian and Gedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.