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Ludlamite and Girasol Physical Properties


Girasol and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Ludlamite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.

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