Sanidine and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Sanidine and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.