Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian

Grossular 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

2.33-2.503.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.