Gahnospinel and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Not Available
  
Gahnospinel and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
>
Gahnospinel and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.