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Ludlamite and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
4.12-4.18  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Ludlamite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.

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