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Fire Agate and Ludlamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fire Agate and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire 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 Fire Agate and Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fire Agate and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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