Langbeinite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Langbeinite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Langbeinite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.