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Tsavorite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tsavorite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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