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Langbeinite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Langbeinite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Langbeinite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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