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Obsidian and Humite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.603.20-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Obsidian and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Obsidian and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.