Carnelian and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Carnelian and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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