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Amazonite 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
2.55-2.57
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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