Mohawkite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Mohawkite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mohawkite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Ludlamite 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 Mohawkite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Mohawkite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.