Moldavite and Brucite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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

Moldavite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.