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Tanzanite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tanzanite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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