Sulfur and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Ludlamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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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Sulfur and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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