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Binghamite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.70-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Binghamite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Binghamite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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