Ludlamite and Brookite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
3.87-4.14
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ludlamite and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Brookite 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 Brookite 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 Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ludlamite and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.