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Langbeinite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.

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