Obsidian and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
6.13
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Obsidian and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Obsidian and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.