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Hematite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
None

Mohs Hardness

63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Hematite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Hematite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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