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Langbeinite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
None   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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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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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