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Langbeinite and Datolite 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
2.90-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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