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Obsidian and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6

Obsidian and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Obsidian and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.