Diamond and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Not Available
Chemical Composition
C
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Diamond and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Diamond and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.
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