Ludlamite and Petrified Wood Physical Properties

Ludlamite and Petrified Wood Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood- SiO2

Ludlamite and Petrified Wood Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Petrified Wood Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Petrified Wood Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Petrified Wood is 2.58-2.91.