Ludlamite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
3.02
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3-4
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Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ludlamite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ludlamite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.
