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Langbeinite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Langbeinite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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