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Ludlamite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Ludlamite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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