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Augite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Augite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Augite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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