Simpsonite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Simpsonite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Moldavite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Simpsonite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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