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Langbeinite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite 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   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
None   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Langbeinite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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