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Ludlamite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.30-2.40  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Ludlamite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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