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Pearl and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
none  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pearl and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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