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Langbeinite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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.

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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.

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