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Brookite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Brookite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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