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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

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Snowflake Obsidian and Moonstone Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.502.56-2.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Snowflake Obsidian and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Snowflake Obsidian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Snowflake Obsidian and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.