Home
Gemstones


Stichtite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20   
2.33-2.50   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Stichtite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Stichtite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Compare Gems Found In Australia

Stichtite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.

Gems Found In Australia

Gems Found In Australia


Compare Gems Found In Australia