Diaspore and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Not Available

Diaspore and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Diaspore and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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