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Bloodstone and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
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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Bloodstone and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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