Ludlamite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Ludlamite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.22.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO₂

Ludlamite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Chalcedony 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 Ludlamite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Ludlamite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.