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Adularia and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Adularia and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Snowflake 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 Adularia and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Adularia and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.

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