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Langbeinite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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