Allanite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Allanite

Snowflake 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

3.40-4.202.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Allanite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Allanite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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