Peridot and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Peridot

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

1.54-1.552.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Peridot and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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