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Microcline and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Microcline and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Microcline and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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

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