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Snowflake Obsidian and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50   
2.67-2.73   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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