Ruby and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Ruby

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

3.97-4.052.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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Ruby and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Ruby and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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