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Langbeinite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Langbeinite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Langbeinite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.