Gaspeite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
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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Gaspeite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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