Dallasite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Dallasite

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

2.58-2.912.33-2.50

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

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Dallasite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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