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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Snowflake Obsidian



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Glaucophane and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

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
3-3.152.33-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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