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Snowflake Obsidian and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite 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   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Snowflake Obsidian and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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