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Langbeinite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite 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   
2.78   

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

Cleavage
None   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Langbeinite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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