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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

-99995.85-6.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.