Obsidian and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
2.78-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Micaceous, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Obsidian and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Obsidian and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.