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Amber and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.1-3.2   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3-4   

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

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Amber and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Amber and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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

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