Hercynite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Hercynite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Hercynite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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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Hercynite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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