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Pezzotaite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Pezzotaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pezzotaite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Pezzotaite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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