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Langbeinite and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99993.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.