Ludlamite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
3-3.15
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.0-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ludlamite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ludlamite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.