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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Celestine
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Snowflake Obsidian and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.503.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Snowflake Obsidian and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Snowflake Obsidian and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.