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Ludlamite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Ludlamite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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