Ludlamite and Axinite Physical Properties

Ludlamite

Axinite

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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

3.1-3.23.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ludlamite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Axinite 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 Axinite 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 Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Ludlamite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.