Ludlamite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Ludlamite

Serpentine

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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

3.1-3.22.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ludlamite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine 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 Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Ludlamite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.