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Peridot and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.1-3.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Peridot and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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