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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Pectolite
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Snowflake Obsidian and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.502.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Snowflake Obsidian and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Snowflake Obsidian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Snowflake Obsidian and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.