Mimetite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
7.10
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Mimetite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Mimetite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.