Snowflake Obsidian and Feldspar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
2.56-2.75
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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two or three
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Snowflake Obsidian and Feldspar Chemical Formula
While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.
Snowflake Obsidian and Feldspar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.