Chalcedony and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chalcedony and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony and Moldavite 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 Chalcedony and Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chalcedony and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.