Garnet and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
Indistinct
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-4
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.