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Snowflake Obsidian and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[C,H,O]   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Amber 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 Snowflake Obsidian and Amber chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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