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Langbeinite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Langbeinite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.

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