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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Creedite
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Snowflake Obsidian and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.502.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Snowflake Obsidian and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Snowflake Obsidian and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.