Ludlamite and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
6.30-6.39
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ludlamite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite 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 Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ludlamite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.