Eosphorite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Eosphorite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Eosphorite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.