Agate and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Ludlamite 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 Agate and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.