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Obsidian and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Obsidian and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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