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Emerald and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Emerald and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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