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Whitlockite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Whitlockite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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