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Snowflake Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
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3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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