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Hiddenite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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