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Nephrite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Nephrite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite 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 Nephrite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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