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Ludlamite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{0110} Indistinct  

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  
SiO2  

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Ludlamite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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