Snowflake Obsidian and Garnet Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.503.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Snowflake Obsidian and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.