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Langbeinite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Langbeinite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Albite 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 Langbeinite and Albite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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