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Andalusite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Andalusite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Andalusite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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