Hureaulite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hureaulite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael 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
Hureaulite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.