Serendibite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
3.1-3.2
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None Observed
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serendibite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serendibite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.