Home
×

Langbeinite
Langbeinite

Chondrodite
Chondrodite



ADD
Compare
X
Langbeinite
X
Chondrodite

Langbeinite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

Let Others Know
×