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Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.1-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Granular  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite 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 Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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