Blue spinel and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Blue spinel

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

Not Available2.33-2.50

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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Blue spinel and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Blue spinel and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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