Home
Gemstones


Ludlamite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Ludlamite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Ludlamite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones