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Moldavite and Glass Physical Properties

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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
2.32-2.382.39-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.54-6
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 Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.