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Langbeinite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Langbeinite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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