Langbeinite and Barite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

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.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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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.