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Langbeinite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Langbeinite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Langbeinite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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