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Ludlamite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.71  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{10 1 1} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3  

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Ludlamite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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