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Seraphinite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties


Sheen Obsidian and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Seraphinite and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Sheen 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 Seraphinite and Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.

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