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Agate and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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