Obsidian and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Obsidian

Ludlamite

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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

2.35-2.603.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Obsidian and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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

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Obsidian and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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