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Langbeinite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Langbeinite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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