Tsavorite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Tsavorite

Obsidian

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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

3.55-3.732.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Tsavorite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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