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Glaucophane and Ludlamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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