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Tinzenite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony 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

Tinzenite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tinzenite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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