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Piemontite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Piemontite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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