Kyanite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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
Kyanite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.