Arfvedsonite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.53.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Arfvedsonite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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