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Chalcedony and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
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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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.

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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.

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