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Amazonite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.572.33-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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