Ludlamite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.22.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Ludlamite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Amazonite 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 Ludlamite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Ludlamite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.