Obsidian and Weloganite Physical Properties

Obsidian

Weloganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.603.20-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Obsidian and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.