Friedelite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Friedelite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Friedelite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.