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Ludlamite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Smaragdite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.24-3.50  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  

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Ludlamite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.

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