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Langbeinite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Langbeinite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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