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Langbeinite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Langbeinite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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