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Obsidian and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.602.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Obsidian and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.