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Langbeinite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Langbeinite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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