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Snowflake Obsidian and Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2 O 3

Snowflake Obsidian and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Snowflake Obsidian and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.