Ludlamite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
2.56-2.62
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ludlamite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ludlamite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.