Opal Ethiopia and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.32-2.38
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Opal Ethiopia and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal Ethiopia 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 Opal Ethiopia and Moldavite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Opal Ethiopia and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Ethiopia and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Ethiopia and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Ethiopia is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.