Moldavite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.