Anorthoclase and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Ludlamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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