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Seraphinite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Seraphinite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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