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Ludlamite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Ludlamite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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