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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Stolzite
Stolzite



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Snowflake Obsidian and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.502
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
PbWO4

Snowflake Obsidian and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Snowflake Obsidian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Snowflake Obsidian and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.