Bustamite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Bustamite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Bustamite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Bustamite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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