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Langbeinite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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