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Schorlomite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Obsidian and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.35-2.60   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Schorlomite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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

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