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Obsidian and Moroxite 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
2.35-2.603.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Obsidian and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Obsidian and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.