Ludlamite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Ludlamite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.22.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Ludlamite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Ludlamite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.