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Snowflake Obsidian and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50  
3.45-3.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Snowflake Obsidian and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.

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