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Axinite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Axinite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is whereas that of Langbeinite is .

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