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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

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Snowflake Obsidian and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Snowflake Obsidian and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Snowflake Obsidian and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.