Hyalite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.32-2.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hyalite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hyalite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.