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Jasper and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.32-2.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Jasper and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Moldavite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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

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