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Vesuvianite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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