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Ludlamite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.93-4.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{110} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrSiO4  

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Ludlamite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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