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Sapphirine and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Sapphirine and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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