Obsidian and Microlite Physical Properties

Obsidian

Microlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.605.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Obsidian and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Obsidian and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.