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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99993.10-3.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor to good on (001)

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.