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Ludlamite and Glass Physical Properties


Glass and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.39-4.00  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
4-6  

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

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Ludlamite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.

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