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Rosasite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in cold  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4-4.2  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(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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Rosasite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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