Verdelite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Verdelite

Moldavite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.402.32-2.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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

Verdelite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Moldavite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Verdelite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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