Home
×

Ludlamite
Ludlamite

Datolite
Datolite



ADD
Compare
X
Ludlamite
X
Datolite

Ludlamite and Datolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
2.90-3.00
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ludlamite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ludlamite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.