Mother of Pearl and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Mother of Pearl

Snowflake Obsidian

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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

2.65-2.872.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mother of Pearl and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Mother of Pearl and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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