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Riebeckite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(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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Riebeckite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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