Anorthoclase and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.