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Omphacite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Obsidian and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.35-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Omphacite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Obsidian 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 Omphacite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.

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