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Ludlamite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.0-3.1  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  

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Ludlamite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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