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Chrysoprase and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
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Chrysoprase and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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

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