Clinohedrite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Clinohedrite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.335Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Clinohedrite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Clinohedrite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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