Ceylonite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
none
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
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Ceylonite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Ceylonite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.