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Langbeinite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Langbeinite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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