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Langbeinite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite 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   
3.23-3.26   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

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

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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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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.

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