Gaspeite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.71
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
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
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.