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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Halite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water
Water-soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.17
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.0-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Mg2(SO4)3
NaCl

Langbeinite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Langbeinite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.