Fayalite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Fayalite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.