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Grandidierite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Grandidierite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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

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