Moldavite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
1.93-1.99
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Moldavite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moldavite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Moldavite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.