Moldavite and Pearl Physical Properties

Moldavite

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.32-2.38

2.60-2.85

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

2.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Moldavite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Moldavite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.