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Vesuvianite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Vesuvianite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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