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Wavellite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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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.

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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 whereas that of Langbeinite is .

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