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Ludlamite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeAsO4·2H2O  

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Ludlamite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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

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