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Langbeinite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Langbeinite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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