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Obsidian and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Obsidian and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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