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Obsidian and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Obsidian and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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