Verdite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.02.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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