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Amazonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Not Available   

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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.

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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 Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.

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