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Ludlamite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
5.9  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Ludlamite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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