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Afghanite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Afghanite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Ludlamite 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 Afghanite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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