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Obsidian and Inderite 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
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Obsidian and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Obsidian and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.