Moldavite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
3.396-3.443
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moldavite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moldavite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moldavite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.