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Moldavite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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Moldavite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Langbeinite 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 Moldavite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.

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