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Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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