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Apophyllite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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