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Ludlamite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.56  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{010} Good  

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  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ludlamite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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