Parisite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Parisite

Moldavite

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2 Physical Properties

2.2 Tenacity

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2.4 Solubility

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2.5 Durability

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2.7 Specific Gravity

4.33-4.422.32-2.38

1 7.18

2.10 Fracture

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

2.12 Cleavage

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2.14 Mohs Hardness

4.55.5

2 10

2.16 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Parisite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Moldavite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Parisite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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