Home
Gemstones


Ludlamite Vs Spodumene


Spodumene Vs Ludlamite


Astrology

Origin
USA  
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada  

Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White  
Green, White  

Streak
Greenish, White  
White  

For which Rashi?
-  
-  

Planet
-  
-  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
-  
-  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
-  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiAlSi2O6  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong in kunzite: α-purple  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.653-1.693  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.038-0.044  
0.014-0.018  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
-  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus  
-  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
-  
-  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Harmony  
Emotional Healing  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing  
Peace  

Astrology >>
<< All

Ludlamite Vs Spodumene Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Ludlamite and Spodumene Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Ludlamite Vs Spodumene fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Spodumene fracture is Uneven and Subconchoidal.

Compare Green Gemstones

Ludlamite Vs Spodumene Luster

A primary knowledge about Ludlamite vs Spodumene luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Ludlamite exhibits Vitreous and Pearly luster. Spodumene, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones