Clintonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.1Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Clintonite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Clintonite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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