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Fuchsite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fuchsite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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