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Sapphire and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3-4  

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

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Sapphire and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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