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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
None observed

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.