Garnet Malaia and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet Malaia and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet Malaia and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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