Leucophanite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Leucophanite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Leucophanite- (Na,Ca)2BeSi2(O,OH)7
• Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Leucophanite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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