Nickeline and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.1-3.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
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(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nickeline and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Ludlamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nickeline and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.