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Langbeinite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Langbeinite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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