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Snowflake Obsidian and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Snowflake Obsidian and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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