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Ludlamite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

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

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Ludlamite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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