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Langbeinite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.09   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Langbeinite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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