Snowflake Obsidian and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in common solvents
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO2
  
Snowflake Obsidian and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Snowflake Obsidian and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.