Scorzalite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Scorzalite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Scorzalite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.