Moldavite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.