Snowflake Obsidian and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
3-3.15
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.0-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Snowflake Obsidian and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Snowflake Obsidian and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.