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Ludlamite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Schultenite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
5.943-6.07  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbHAsO4  

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Ludlamite and Schultenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Schultenite 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 Schultenite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Schultenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Schultenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Schultenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 5.943-6.07 whereas that of Schultenite is 5.943-6.07.

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