Moldavite and Richterite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.