Moldavite and Johachidolite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moldavite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.