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Langbeinite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.70-2.75   

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

Cleavage
None   
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Langbeinite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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