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Brown Snowflake Obsidian
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Brown Snowflake Obsidian

Brown Snowflake Obsidian

Brown Snowflake Obsidian

A species of Obsidian, Also known as Coffee Snowflake Obsidian

A variety of volcanic glass, Brown Snowflake Obsidian is a type of jasper that has been melted by exposure to geothermal heat. Like other forms of Snowflake Obsidian, it is adorned with snowflake or star-shaped patterns that are actually cross-sections of spherical quartz clusters inside the obsidian. The quartz, which grows in needle shapes, is known is Cristobalite.

Hardness
Hardness:

5 - 5.5

Density
Density:

2.33 - 2.6 g/cm³

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General Info About Brown Snowflake Obsidian

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Physical Properties of Brown Snowflake Obsidian

Luster
Vitreous
Diaphaneity
Translucent to opaque
Magnetism
Potentially Magnetic
Fracture
Conchoidal
Hardness
5 - 5.5 , Soft
Density
2.33 - 2.6 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Optical Properties of Brown Snowflake Obsidian

Refractive Index
1.450-1.550
Pleochroism
None
Dispersion
0.01
Optical Character
Isotropic

Health Risk of Brown Snowflake Obsidian

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What is the hazards of Brown Snowflake Obsidian?

Harm Type
Physical Toxicity
Brown Snowflake Obsidian in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
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 Brown Snowflake Obsidian?

Avoid long-term inhalation of its dust!
Brown Snowflake Obsidian is typically non-toxic unless it's in powder form. Long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis. Therefore, when cutting or polishing brown Snowflake Obsidian, be sure to wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling its dust.

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Uncommon

Characteristics of Brown Snowflake Obsidian

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Composition of Brown Snowflake Obsidian

Obsidian, Cristobalite

Cultural Significance of Brown Snowflake Obsidian

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Healing Properties of Brown Snowflake Obsidian

Brown Snowflake Obsidian is considered a protection stone, that shields against negativity with truth-enhancing properties. It is said to bring clarity to the mind, drawing out mental stress and tension that sometimes leads to confusion. You can carry it with you to help ward off negative forces or keep the stone in your home, office, or anyplace you need protective energy.

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