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Obsidian and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Obsidian and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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