Matrix Opal and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
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
Not Available
  
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Matrix Opal and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Moldavite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Matrix Opal and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Matrix Opal and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Matrix Opal and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Matrix Opal is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.