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Anatase and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.33-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anatase and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anatase and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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

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