Obsidian and Sapphirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
3.40-3.58
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
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(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Obsidian and Sapphirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Obsidian and Sapphirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.