Home
×

Apophyllite
Apophyllite

Langbeinite
Langbeinite



ADD
Compare
X
Apophyllite
X
Langbeinite

Apophyllite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Not Available

Apophyllite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • >

Apophyllite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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