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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

-99993.50-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Aegirine 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 Langbeinite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.