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Snowflake Obsidian

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Snowflake Obsidian and Barite Physical Properties

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
4.48
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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BaSO4

Snowflake Obsidian and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Snowflake Obsidian and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.