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Ludlamite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Ludlamite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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