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Moldavite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
2.11-2.20   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Moldavite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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