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Lizardite 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
2.55
2.33-2.50
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Lizardite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite 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 Lizardite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Lizardite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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