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Ludlamite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.745-3.776  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2Cl(OH)3  

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Ludlamite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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