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Rhodolite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rhodolite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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