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Glass and Moldavite Physical Properties

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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
2.39-4.002.32-2.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
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
4-65.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Glass and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Moldavite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Glass and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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