Legrandite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Legrandite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Legrandite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Legrandite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Legrandite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Legrandite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.