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Langbeinite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Langbeinite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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