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Moldavite and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32-2.382.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Moldavite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Moldavite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.