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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Snowflake Obsidian and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
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-
2.33-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5-5.5
SiO2
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Snowflake Obsidian and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian Vs Cordierite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is whereas that of Cordierite is .