Moldavite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

Moldavite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Moldavite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.