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Chiastolite and Moldavite Physical Properties

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
3.00-3.152.32-2.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chiastolite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chiastolite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.