Langbeinite and Apatite Physical Properties

Langbeinite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Langbeinite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.