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Ceylonite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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