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Poldervaartite
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Poldervaartite and Obsidian Physical Properties

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
2.912.35-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Poldervaartite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Poldervaartite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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