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Ludlamite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

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

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Ludlamite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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