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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

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Snowflake Obsidian and Jade Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.33-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5-5.5
SiO2
 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Snowflake Obsidian and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Jade Specific Gravity

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