Pleonast and Moldavite Physical Properties

Pleonast and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Moldavite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pleonast and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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