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Ludlamite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
4.392  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6.5-7  

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

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Ludlamite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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