Moldavite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Moldavite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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