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Goethite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Goethite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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