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Flint and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.1-3.2   

Fracture
Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
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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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Flint and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Flint and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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