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Libyan Desert Glass and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
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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Libyan Desert Glass and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Libyan Desert Glass and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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