While comparing Obsidian and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.