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Iolite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Not Available   

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Iolite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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