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Gaylussite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Gaylussite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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