Tavorite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Tavorite

Snowflake Obsidian

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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

3.322.33-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tavorite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tavorite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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