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Jadeite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Fibrous
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on [110]
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Jadeite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Jadeite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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