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Richterite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Richterite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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