Magnetite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Moldavite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.32-2.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Moldavite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Magnetite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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