Parisite and Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42
  
2.35-2.60
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Parisite and Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Parisite and Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Parisite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Parisite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Parisite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.