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Langbeinite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al(OH)3

Langbeinite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Langbeinite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.