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Chalcedony and Ludlamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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