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Langbeinite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.61-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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