Annabergite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.07
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Annabergite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Annabergite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.