Omphacite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
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Omphacite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Omphacite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.