Snowflake Obsidian and Sunstone Physical Properties

Snowflake Obsidian

Sunstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.502.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Snowflake Obsidian and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Snowflake Obsidian and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.