Red Snowflake Obsidian
A variety of Obsidian
Uncommon
What is Red Snowflake Obsidian?
Red Snowflake Obsidian is the name used for a variety of obsidian that features stunning, bright, snowflake-like patterns against a dark background. This naturally occurring glass is commonly sold as tumbled stones, but it is also a popular choice for jewelry. It is often cut into beads or cabochons.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.450-1.550
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Isotropic
- Dispersion
- 0.01
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Red Snowflake Obsidian Localities Map
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Red Snowflake Obsidian in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
- ⚠️Physical Toxicity: Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Red Snowflake Obsidian?
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Black, red, brown, white, etc.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5 - 5.5
- Density
- 2.33 - 3 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- Si, O
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