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Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian

Variscite
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Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.502.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Snowflake Obsidian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.