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Langbeinite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite 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   
3.26-3.36   

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

Cleavage
None   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Langbeinite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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