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Moldavite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
10   

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

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Moldavite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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