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Snowflake Obsidian and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Snowflake Obsidian and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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