Snowflake Obsidian and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
2.85-3.00
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Snowflake Obsidian and Grandidierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Snowflake Obsidian and Grandidierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.