Kurnakovite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-33-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite 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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Kurnakovite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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