Snowflake Obsidian and Microcline Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian

Microcline

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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

2.33-2.502.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Snowflake Obsidian and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Snowflake Obsidian and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.