Rhyolite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Rhyolite

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

Not Available2.33-2.50

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

75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Rhyolite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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