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Langbeinite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Langbeinite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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