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Almandine and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
none  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur 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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Almandine and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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