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Obsidian and Nickeline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.35-2.60
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5-5.5
SiO2
 
Brittle
-
-
-9999
Conchoidal, Uneven
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
5-5.5
NiAs

Obsidian and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian Vs Nickeline during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is whereas that of Nickeline is .