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Langbeinite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Langbeinite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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