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Langbeinite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.9-3.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Langbeinite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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