Ludlamite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Ludlamite

Baddeleyite

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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

3.1-3.25.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ludlamite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Ludlamite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.