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Langbeinite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite 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   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Langbeinite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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