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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Liddicoatite
Liddicoatite



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Snowflake Obsidian and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

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
2.33-2.503.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Snowflake Obsidian and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Snowflake Obsidian and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.