Ammolite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Uneven, Granular
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
no true cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ammolite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Ludlamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ammolite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.