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Edenite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.37-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on (110)
None

Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Edenite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Edenite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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