Snowflake Obsidian and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6
  
Snowflake Obsidian and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Snowflake Obsidian and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.