Moldavite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Moldavite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.