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Jelly Opal and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Jelly Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2*nH2O  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jelly Opal and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal 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 Jelly Opal and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Jelly Opal and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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