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Langbeinite and Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
BaSO4

Langbeinite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Langbeinite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.