Ludlamite and Umbalite Physical Properties

Ludlamite

Umbalite

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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

3.1-3.23.62-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ludlamite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Umbalite 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 Umbalite 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 Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Ludlamite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.