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Ludlamite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Ludlamite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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