Moldavite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moldavite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.