Ludlamite and Hureaulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
  
3.19
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
  
{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ludlamite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ludlamite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.