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Langbeinite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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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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.

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