Langbeinite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Langbeinite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Langbeinite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.