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Langbeinite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.97-3.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Langbeinite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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