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Rhodochrosite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
MnCO3  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rhodochrosite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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