Kutnohorite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

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

3.123.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43-4

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

Kutnohorite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite 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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Kutnohorite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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