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Painite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Painite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Painite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Painite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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