Wavellite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.36Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Not Available

Wavellite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Wavellite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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