Ludlamite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
1.847-1.852
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Ludlamite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Ludlamite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.