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Obsidian and Microlite Physical Properties

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
5.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

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

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.