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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Inderite
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Snowflake Obsidian and Inderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.33-2.501.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Snowflake Obsidian and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Snowflake Obsidian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Snowflake Obsidian and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.