Ludlamite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Ludlamite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1-3.23.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ludlamite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Ludlamite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.