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Moldavite and Londonite Physical Properties


Londonite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
3.34   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Moldavite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.

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