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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Melanite
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Snowflake Obsidian and Melanite 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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3.70-4.10
Conchoidal
Indistinct
6.5-7
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Snowflake Obsidian and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Melanite Specific Gravity

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