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Rhodizite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.34-3.44
Conchoidal
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
8-8.5
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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2.35-2.60
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5-5.5
SiO2

Rhodizite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Rhodizite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodizite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodizite Vs Obsidian during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodizite is whereas that of Obsidian is .