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Obsidian and Milarite 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
2.35-2.602.52-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Obsidian and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Obsidian and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.