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Langbeinite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Langbeinite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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