Ludlamite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.0 – 4.0
Specific Gravity 3.1 – 3.2
Refractive Index 1.653 – 1.693
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.04
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Ludlamite
Mohs hardness of Ludlamite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Ludlamite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Ludlamite

鲁德拉矿是一种水合磷酸铁矿物,以其鲜艳的翠绿色调著称,这种颜色在磷酸盐矿物中十分罕见。其晶体通常呈板状或片状,玻璃光泽明显,透明度较好。鲁德拉矿产于富铁磷酸盐矿床的氧化带中,在玻利维亚、法国等地均有发现。由于硬度较低(莫氏3.5)且易受风化,宝石级切割标本极为罕见,主要作为矿物标本受到藏家追捧。其亮丽的绿色使其在磷酸盐矿物中独树一帜。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ludlamite?
鲁德拉矿是一种水合磷酸铁矿物,以其鲜艳的翠绿色调著称,这种颜色在磷酸盐矿物中十分罕见。其晶体通常呈板状或片状,玻璃光泽明显,透明度较好。鲁德拉矿产于富铁磷酸盐矿床的氧化带中,在玻利维亚、法国等地均有发现。由于硬度较低(莫氏3.5)且易受风化,宝石级切割标本极为罕见,主要作为矿物标本受到藏家追捧。其亮丽的绿色使其在磷酸盐矿物中独树一帜。
What is the hardness of Ludlamite?
Ludlamite has a Mohs hardness of 3.0 to 4.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Ludlamite?
Ludlamite is primarily Various.
How much does Ludlamite cost?
Ludlamite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Ludlamite?
Ludlamite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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