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Blue quartz and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-4  

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

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Blue quartz and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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