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Langbeinite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite 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   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Langbeinite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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