Ludlamite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
2.92-3.12
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-4
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ludlamite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite 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 Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ludlamite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.