Moldavite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Moldavite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moldavite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.