Moldavite and Linarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
  
5.35
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Moldavite and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moldavite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Moldavite and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.