Eosphorite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Eosphorite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael 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
Eosphorite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.