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Thomsonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Thomsonite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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