Aquamarine and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Aquamarine

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

2.66-2.802.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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