Snowflake Obsidian and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
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Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO2
  
Snowflake Obsidian and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Snowflake Obsidian and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.