Moldavite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moldavite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.