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Ludlamite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-7  

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

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Ludlamite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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