Gahnite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Gahnite

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

4.00-4.622.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Gahnite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Gahnite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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