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Langbeinite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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