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Ludlamite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.19-3.23  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{110} good  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ludlamite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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