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Langbeinite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Langbeinite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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