Snowflake Obsidian and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.50

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Snowflake Obsidian and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Snowflake Obsidian and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.