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Garnet and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Garnet and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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