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Ludlamite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ludlamite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Prase 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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