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Satin Spar and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Satin Spar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.52-1.53  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Satin Spar and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Satin Spar and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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