Moroxite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Moroxite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Ludlamite 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 Moroxite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.