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Variscite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Variscite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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