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Almandine and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Almandine and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.

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