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Diaspore and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.1-3.2   

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

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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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Diaspore and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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