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Pollucite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Pollucite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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