Vlasovite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Vlasovite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Obsidian chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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