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Langbeinite and Forsterite Physical Properties

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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.