Moldavite Gemstones by Colour
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
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Moldavite Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Moldavite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:6.30 cts
Heaviest:14.01 cts
Average:10.05 cts
Total photos:5
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| General Information | |
|---|---|
| A variety or type of: | Tektite |
| Physical Properties of Moldavite | |
| Mohs Hardness | 5.5, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Specific Gravity | 2.36 to 2.44, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Optical Properties of Moldavite | |
| Refractive Index | 1.490 to 1.510, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Optical Character | Isotropic, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Colour | |
| Colour (General) | Green, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Causes of Colour | Yellowish green, Fe2+ in octahedral coordination., Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011) |
| Transparency | Transparent, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Crystallography of Moldavite | |
| Crystal System | Amorphous, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Inclusions in Moldavite | |
| Gas bubbles, swirl marks - Gemmological Tables, Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, 2004, p 2 | |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Moldavite information at mindat.org |