Home
×

Ludlamite
Ludlamite

Titanite
Titanite



ADD
Compare
X
Ludlamite
X
Titanite

Ludlamite and Titanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
3.48-3.60
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
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
Not Available

Ludlamite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Titanite 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 Titanite 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
  • >

Ludlamite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.