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Obsidian and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.603.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.59-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Obsidian and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Obsidian and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.