Shigaite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Moderately flexible
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.32
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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
Shigaite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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
Shigaite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.