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Ludlamite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.562  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Ludlamite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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