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Beryllonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Beryllonite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Beryllonite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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