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Tektite
Tektite

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Tektite and Obsidian Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.34-2.51
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None
-9999
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O
 
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2.35-2.60
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5-5.5
SiO2

Tektite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Tektite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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