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Topazolite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Topazolite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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