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Ludlamite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Ludlamite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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