Langbeinite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Scorzalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Langbeinite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.