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Piemontite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.32-2.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5   

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

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Piemontite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Moldavite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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

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