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Langbeinite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Langbeinite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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