Moldavite and Petrified Wood Physical Properties

Moldavite and Petrified Wood Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Moldavite and Petrified Wood Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Petrified Wood Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Petrified Wood Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Petrified Wood is 2.58-2.91.