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Langbeinite and Lazurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.