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Obsidian

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Obsidian and Selenite Physical Properties

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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
 
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-9999
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Perfect
2
CaSO4·2H2O

Obsidian and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Selenite Specific Gravity

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