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Zinnwaldite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.32-2.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
5.5  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Moldavite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

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

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