Kainite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Kainite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kainite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

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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Kainite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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