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Snowflake Obsidian and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
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Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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