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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Spodumene
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Snowflake Obsidian and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6

Snowflake Obsidian and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Snowflake Obsidian and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.