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Moldavite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32-2.382.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Moldavite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Moldavite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.