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Humite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.32-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Humite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Humite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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