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Ludlamite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Ludlamite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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