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Amazonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.57-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Amazonite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Amazonite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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