Sardonyx and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Sardonyx and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sardonyx and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.