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Quartz
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Quartz and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2
 
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-
-
2.33-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5-5.5
SiO2

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.

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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 Vs Snowflake Obsidian during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is .