Tortoiseshell and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

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