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Ludlamite and Microlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
5.5
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ludlamite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ludlamite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.