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Hessonite
Hessonite

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Hessonite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.73-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Hessonite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hessonite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Hessonite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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