Langbeinite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Langbeinite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Langbeinite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Langbeinite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.