Moldavite and Adularia Physical Properties

Moldavite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Adularia 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 Moldavite and Adularia chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moldavite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.