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Snowflake Obsidian and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite 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   
2.11-2.20   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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