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Langbeinite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite 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   
2.90   

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

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

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

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Langbeinite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.

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