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Hematite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur 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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Hematite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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