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Snowflake Obsidian and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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