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Obsidian and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
None  
001  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Obsidian and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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