Magnetite and Londonite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Magnetite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite and Londonite 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 Magnetite and Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Magnetite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.