Langbeinite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Calcite Satin Spar

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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 Available2.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

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

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Langbeinite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

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