Charlesite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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

Charlesite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
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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Charlesite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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