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Moldavite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
4-4.2   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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Moldavite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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