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Ludlamite and Painite Physical Properties


Painite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
4.00-4.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ludlamite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.

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