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Adularia and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Adularia and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Langbeinite 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 Adularia and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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