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Langbeinite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

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

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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.

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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.

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