Snowflake Obsidian and Cryolite Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.502.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Snowflake Obsidian and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.