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Nuummite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.32-2.38   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5   

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

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Nuummite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite and Moldavite 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 Nuummite and Moldavite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.

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