Ludlamite and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Insoluble: HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
  
3.61-3.68
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
  
[10 1 1] poor
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ludlamite and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite 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 Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ludlamite and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.