Moldavite and Mohawkite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
  
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Moldavite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moldavite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Moldavite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.