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Obsidian and Lazulite 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
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Obsidian and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Obsidian and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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