Cryolite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Cryolite

Snowflake Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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