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Barite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.48-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO4
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Barite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Barite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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