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Odontolite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Odontolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-4  

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

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Odontolite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Odontolite 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 Odontolite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Odontolite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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