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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

Snowflake Obsidian
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Chrysocolla 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
2.00-2.452.33-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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