Langbeinite and Emerald Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Langbeinite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Langbeinite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.