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Hyalite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hyalite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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