Langbeinite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Langbeinite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Langbeinite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.