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Kutnohorite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mn,Mg,Fe)(CO3)2  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kutnohorite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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