Ludlamite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
3.71
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Ludlamite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Ludlamite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.