Quartz and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Quartz

Snowflake Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.33-2.50

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Quartz and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Quartz and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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