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Simpsonite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Simpsonite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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