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Forsterite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Forsterite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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