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Sheen Obsidian and Grandidierite 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
2.33-2.50
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sheen Obsidian and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

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

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  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sheen Obsidian and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sheen Obsidian and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sheen Obsidian and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sheen Obsidian is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.