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Nepouite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
perfect on {001}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Nepouite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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