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Snowflake Obsidian and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase 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   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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