Feldspar and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
two or three
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Feldspar and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
Feldspar and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.