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Dallasite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
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-  

Cleavage
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
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(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Dallasite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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