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Charoite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
3.1-3.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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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Charoite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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