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Nuummite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on 210  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Na(Fe,Mg)7(AlSi7O22)(OH)2  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Nuummite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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