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Diamond and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3-4  

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

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Diamond and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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